Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Robert A. Kennedy

Judge • Florence County Circuit Court, Wisconsin

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Courtesy Copies

Brief, Memorandum, Supporting Affidavit

  • 1 copy • Upon Filing

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for Request

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Florence County Circuit Court, Wisconsin publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 49 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Remote appearance request and order

    Requests and orders to appear remotely by Zoom must be submitted on approved CCAP forms GF-306 and GF-307.

  • Applies to
    Remote appearance request

    A request to appear remotely must be made in writing within a reasonable time before the event.

  • Applies to
    Court form

    Parties must use adopted standard court forms, but may supplement them with additional material.

Filing Timing

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  • Anticipated trial exhibits must be filed before trial.

  • A request to appear remotely must be made within a reasonable time before the event.

  • Deadline
    5 business days

    If no written objection is made within five business days after receipt, approval of the submitted document is presumed.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Small claims summons and complaint
    Service
    Mail

    Small-claims summonses and complaints, other than in eviction or replevin actions, may be served by mail only on residents of the county where the action is commenced.

  • Service
    Personal service

    Eviction actions must be served personally.

  • Replevin actions may be served by certified mail with return receipt requested or by personal service.

E-Filing

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  • Facsimile filing is not accepted, except that pleas in traffic cases may be made by facsimile.

  • Applies to
    Court document

    Documents may be filed with the Clerk by mail, in person, or through e-filing; email filings are not accepted.

  • Applies to
    Anticipated trial exhibits

    Anticipated trial exhibits must be e-filed with the Clerk before trial and follow the e-filing recommendations and guidelines.

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